Augustus Quadrans, Legend reverse
RIC I (second edition) Augustus 456 · 5 BC · Rome
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Obverse
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Reverse
Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte
Obverse
MESSALLA GALVS IIIVIR
Bowl-shaped or flat-shaped altar
Reverse
SISENNA APRONIVS A A A F F
Legend surrounding S C
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Augustus 456 is a quadrans of Augustus (5 BC), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.06g, 15mm diameter.
About the Quadrans
The quadrans was the smallest regular Roman bronze denomination, worth one quarter of an as. Typically 15–18mm and 2–3 grams, quadrantes are among the least commonly collected Roman coins.
About the Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Augustus 456?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 456 is a Bronze Quadrans of Augustus (5 BC) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Augustus 456.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Augustus 456?
- The obverse depicts Bowl-shaped or flat-shaped altar with the inscription MESSALLA GALVS IIIVIR. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding S C with the inscription SISENNA APRONIVS A A A F F.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Augustus 456?
- RIC I (second edition) Augustus 456 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.06g, diameter 15mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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